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Buying a woodland in a SIPP

Buying a woodland in a SIPP

by Andy, 17 January, 2017, 7 comments

A while ago I came across an article on the Woodlands.co.uk website about buying a woodland in a SIPP and I thought it too good an opportunity to miss. Having recently successfully completed the process I thought it might be useful to share my experience with others who may be thinking about it. It’s worth knowing up front that although it is a relatively simple process, it is a bit more long-winded than purchasing with cash and there are a few more considerations to take into account. Here are the steps I went through: Read more...
What does Brexit mean for UK woodlands?

What does Brexit mean for UK woodlands?

by Angus, 13 July, 2016, 8 comments

Whatever one thinks of the Brexit vote it is certainly a very big deal for the UK economy and is causing a re-evaluation of almost everything.   The most immediate effect has been a devaluation of sterling which has already dropped by over 10% against both the dollar and the euro and may well drop further.  Longer term effects may include a reduction in the number of people working here from abroad, changes in regulations and the possible departure of Scotland from the UK. Devaluation should make woodlands relatively more attractive to buy for several reasons - firewood is more valuable in relation to other fuel prices which have already risen and timber from abroad has become more expensive Read more...
Lath Wood

Lath Wood

by Robert S, 12 February, 2012, 2 comments

My wife and I decided on the purchase of a small wood a few years ago.  We were able to research financial, legal and physical practicalities on-line and www.woodlands.co.uk was the most useful site in our search for a suitable wood. We visited nine or ten woods  across the South of England, from Devon in the West to Kent in the East.  We were looking for a wood between 3 and 6 acres up to a  spend of about £40K. Some people spend as much on a car, whilst for us non-drivers - a wood is a much better, permanent investment, especially when financial products are looking risky. But we weren’t just looking for somewhere to bank money but a place of natural beauty and quietude to enjoy and preserve.   Our wood had to be accessible from London by public transport but still a rural gem away from built habitation.  We were ideally looking for a bluebell wood with a good mix of tree cover -- not a conifer plantation. Read more...
Is land the "new gold" for investors? What might this mean for woodland owners

Is land the "new gold" for investors? What might this mean for woodland owners

by Angus, 29 December, 2011, 2 comments

The ongoing financial crisis was expected by many to push down the price of land but it seems that it has in fact pushed up land values.  What appears to have happened is threefold: people are getting such a low return on their cash that they feel land is a more attractive option  investors don't trust the banks and think of land as a "safe haven" whilst many are suffering from the downturn there are many others with cash who are choosing to invest in land. Land has been described as the "new gold" - a safe haven for wealth even if actual returns are low.  This also seems to explain the buoyant residential property market in central London. Read more...

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